Monday, January 31, 2011
Jamiroquai Embarks on First UK Tour in Over 5 Years
Jamiroquai is set to embark on their first UK Tour in over five years, this April. Their latest 7th studio album "Rock Dust Light Star" has been hugely successful in over 20 countries. In addition to the tour, the band also released a new song and video titled "Lifeline". There's more good news, Jamiroquai will also tour Europe after their UK dates.
Here's Jay Kay's statement about the tour: "I can't wait to get back out on the road and tour, particularly round the UK where we haven't toured for a while. We're looking forward to playing stuff from the new album, as well as giving you new twists on plenty of the old hits."
To date, Jamiroquai has sold over 25 million album and earned plenty of awards, but it's not the sales and albums that are impressive, THEY are musically and vocally one of the best UK bands.
Here are the dates for the UK Tour:
Friday 15th April 2011 LONDON THE O2 ARENA 0844 856 0202
Sunday 17th April 2011 BIRMINGHAM LG ARENA 0844 338 8000
Tuesday 19th April 2011 MANCHESTER MEN ARENA 0844 847 8000
Wednesday 20th April 2011 GLASGOW SECC DFC 0844 499 9990
Tickets are available online at gigs and tours & ticketmaster
24hr cc hotline 0844 811 0051 & 0844 826 2826
TICKETS ON SALE 9AM FRIDAY 03 DECEMBER AND ARE PRICED AT £45 & £37.50 FOR REGIONAL DATES, AND £47.50 & £37.50 FOR LONDON DATES.
Here's the official video of "Lifeline", Jamiroquai's latest video:
New Soulful Album - Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks
Inner Loop Records and Producers I Know have joined forces to drop Soulful!'s new project Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks. The album is mixture of instrumentals and songs featuring artists like XO, Muggsy Malone, D. Julien and more.
The Washington City Paper says "Mumbo Sauce and Drumbreaks is an incredibly dope concept album, the likes of which I haven't heard in the D.C. region." Read the full review here.
The UNCF Honors Chaka Khan
The UNCF tribute to Chaka Khan aired last night on BET. The evening was filled with a star studded line of well known artists. Among them included Stevie Wonder, Faith Evans, Ginuwine, Fantasia, and Ledisi.
"This year's UNCF An Evening of Stars is exciting and filled with high-energy performances of Chaka Khan's greatest hits such as 'Tell Me Something Good,' 'What Cha Gonna Do for Me?' and many others from her extensive song book, as we celebrate not only her contribution to the music industry but her dedication to minority education, “ said UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax. (watch performances below)
Chaka Khan is a big supporter of the UNCF, an organization that raises money for minority students. Since its first tribute in 1979 it has raised over $200 million and has helped hundreds of thousands of students to attend college and graduate.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Vogue Allemand Février 2011
On commence la semaine avec cette série de photos, tirée du Vogue Allemand (Février 2011). Les mannequins Katrin Thormann et Kristy Kaurova prennent la pause sous l'objectif du photographe Alexi Lubomirski. J'ignore encore ce qui m'a le plus séduit dans ces clichés, la beauté des images avec cette lumière si douce, le minimalisme du stylisme (Marc Jacobs, Hugo Boss) ou encore le côté nature, voir "hamish" et sans tralala de la mise en scène. Cela sonne juste, il y a du sans faute, un mix parfait entre sophistication et simplicité...un dimanche à la campagne placé sous le sceau de l'élégance.
Et vous , vous en pensez quoi ?
Chicago Celebrates Miles Davis in a 4 Month Festival
This year, Miles Davis would have turned 85 years old on May 26th. To mark the life of this legendary jazz musician, Chicago has embarked on a 4-month celebration of Miles Davis. The festival started on January 21st and will run until April 16th at the Auditorium Theatre and various jazz clubs and institutions throughout Chicago.
Among the highlights of the Miles Davis Festival:
Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary Band. Trumpeter Nicholas Payton, bassist Darryl Jones, DJ Logic and others revisit Davis’ landmark album. 8 p.m. March 31 at Martyrs’, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave.; $25; martyrslive.com.
“Vivid.” Roosevelt University’s Hard Bop Combo plays selections from Davis’ album “Kind of Blue.” 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; free; tickets at the Auditorium box office.
“Sketches of Blue: An Orbert Davis Tribute to Miles.” The Orbert Davis Sextet, with Ari Brown and Ernest Dawkins, plays portions of “Kind of Blue”; and the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble performs sections of “Sketches of Spain.” 7:30 p.m. April 14 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy.; $30-$69; 800-982-2787, ticketmaster.com or the Auditorium box office.
River North Chicago Dance Company. The company’s artistic director, Frank Chaves, presents the world premiere of a work he has choreographed to recordings by Miles Davis. 8 p.m. April 16 at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Pkwy; $30-$69; 800-982-2787, ticketmaster.com or the Auditorium box office.
“Davis’ influence on the world of music is immeasurable, consistently inventive and adventurous,” says Brett Batterson, executive director of the Auditorium Theatre. “This jazz genius was a pioneer in the development of bebop, cool jazz, hard bop, modal jazz and jazz fusion. The Auditorium Theatre is proud to bring together Chicago’s music community and fans to salute Davis, celebrate his dizzyingly robust body of work, commission a new piece inspired by his legacy and create a new generation of Davis devotees. ”
Erykah Badu Connects with her Fans
She also embraces social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch and communicate with her fans. “I feel connected that way and I also feel connected social networking – because they real people, they’re not pretend people, even if they’re hiding behind, you know, a digital alias,” she says. “And I enjoy social networking a lot, I feel the social networking is social evolution. We get to really evolve and share as people.”
Erykah Badu will perform with Prince for The Goss-Michael Foundation on February 4th in Dallas, in a soiree called "The Event". Proceeds will go to The Goss-Michael Foundation.
Get your tickets to "The Event" and participate in a great cause here.
It will be the first time since Erykah Badu will be back since her controversial video shot in Dallas, titled "Window Seat". The song is simply beautiful and the video is very creative, it takes someone like Erykah Badu to pull it off. It created talks, debates, and it challenged our minds.
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Francesca "Frankie" Sandford born 14 January 1989 is an English singer and member of girl group The Saturdays. She was previously a member in the band S Club 8 and appeared with them in children's television programme I Dream before they disbanded.
Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
o 2.1 2001-2004: S Club 8
o 2.2 2007-present: The Saturdays
o 2.3 Solo releases and appearances
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Discography
* 5 Filmography
* 6 References
* 7 External links
Early life
Sandford was born in Upminster, London, United Kingdom to Kevin and Julie Sandford, and has a sister, Victoria Sandford attended her local primary school, and after hours she went to dance school; she later went to stage school in Romford. Sandford previously worked in a bar and had a Saturday job as a salesperson in AllSaints concession in House of Fraser, London.Sandford got a tattoo to pay a tribute to her grandmother. The tattoo saying Sunshine 'n' Showers.Sandford stated that she went through an "emo" phase when she was 15, and she had no idea what she wanted to do as a career
Career
2001-2004: S Club 8
S Club Juniors were formed in 2001 through a reality television show, known as S Club Search The auditions were aired on CBBC. S Club Juniors' appearances was considered a success and consequently 19 Entertainment, the management company that had created S Club 7 and auditioned S Club Juniors, decided they should perform as a support act at all of the venues on the tourThe band released their first single "One Step Closer" where it charted at number two in the UK, selling roughly 52,000 copies in its first week. "Automatic High" was released as the second single from the band's first studio album, where it also debuted at number two. Sandford was the only member of the band to get a solo in every chorus of the song. A third single was released from the album, "New Direction" where, again charted at number two in the UK The Juniors released their debut album Together on 21 October reaching number five in its first week of sale and selling 40,000 copies.Fourth single, "Puppy Love/Sleigh Ride", was released on 9 December 2002. It was at this time in the bands history that Steve "Dafney" Adams declared that Sandford, then 13, had potential.
In early 2003, the Juniors began working on their second studio album, Sundown, and Polydor Records wanted a complete change after high expectations for their debut album; a format with Simon Fuller wanted a massive improvement and there were even plans to remove members after negative reviews But the band released the lead single from the album "Fool No More", where the single debuted at number four. The second single released, the album title track, reached number 13 in the UKA third and final single was released, "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry", which charted at number 11.
The group split in early 2004, but they still went on to I Dream for 19 Entertainment because they had already agreed to do it. Unlike the S Club 7 shows which focused upon the band's fictional exploits, I Dream saw S Club 8 as members of a larger ensemble cast. I Dream revolved around the summer school Avalon Heights, run by Professor Toone played by Christopher Lloydwhere the characters tried to improve on their talents in the performing arts. The show prominently featured songs and dances, with normally two songs per episode.
2007-present: The Saturdays
Sandford performing with The Saturdays
Since 2007, Sandford has been a member of the girl group The Saturdays. The band have enjoyed eight top ten hits, and three top ten album hits.The girl band released their first debut single, "If This Is Love" in July 2008, where it peaked at number 8 in the UKThe band released a second single "Up" where it charted at number five in the UKand later the song enjoyed a certification of Silver in the United Kingdom.In late October 2008, the band released their first studio album, Chasing Lights, where it charted at number nine in the UK, and also achieved a certifications of Platinum by BBIThe band released a third single from the album, "Issues", which also received a silver certificate by the BBI.The Saturdays released a cover of "Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode; the song debuted at number 2 in the UK, behind Flo Rida's "Right Round". The fifth and final single from the album was "Work", which was the first single by the band to not reach the top 20. The band later went on a tour titled The Work Tour.
n October 2009, the band released a second studio album, Wordshaker, which charted at number nine in United Kingdom and was given a silver certification by the BBI. The first single, "Forever Is Over", charted at number two in the UK. The Saturdays appeared in advertisements for several products including a brand of deodorant, tamponsmobile phones, an operating system, and hair removal productBut in early 2010, the band released a second and final single from their second debut album, "Ego", which charted at number nin Although the song became the second lowest single to chart by the band, it became one of their highest selling singles getting a certification of silver by the BBI.
In summer 2010, the band released their first mini album, their third album overall, Headlines!, charted at number 3 in the UK and number 10 in Ireland. band released their eighth single, "Missing You", which charted at number three in the UK and number six in Ireland. Wiseman confirmed that the second single from the album would be "Higher" Flo Rida beat the group to number one for the second time, the American rapper offered to do a collaboration with the band. It was later confirmed, by the band's official website that Flo Rida had recorded vocals for "Higher"
Solo releases and appearances
In November 2008, along with her other bandmates from The Saturdays, she appeared in the Channel 4 Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks performed the song Issues in the 10 minute BBC drama Myths in January 2009, in the episode 'A Syren's was ranked number 17 in the 2009 and number 4 in the 2010 edition of FHM's Sexiest Women, was voted to have the "best bum" by readers of Zoo Sandford took part in TV series The Door, where she was eliminated first from the show. Boyzone singer Keith Duffy won the show. Sandford is a guest vocalist on Kids in Glass Houses' second album Dirt, appearing on the track "Undercover Lover"
Personal life
Sandford began dating Dougie Poynter from McFly in October after over a year together, the pair split up in March 2010,, split up again in November 2010. After Cheryl Tweedy and Ashley Cole's marriage broke up, The Sun reported that Sandford and Ashley Cole had been having "secret but Sandford later stated, "I haven't even met the man!" and her label expressed views taking legal action towards the tabloid the split with Poynter, Sandford had also been linked to JLS member Aston Merrygold, although Sandford has stated that she and Merrygold are just Frankie Sandford is now dating West Ham footballer Wayne Bridge as of January 2011.
plans to move to Los Angeles, United States in a later stage of her life. stated in an interview with Mail Online, "I like a good time. But I go through stages where I just want to be at home in trackie bottoms. I love being glamorous but I also like putting on my ripped denim shorts, a pair of flat boots and going to a smelly club to see a band."
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Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
o 2.1 2001-2004: S Club 8
o 2.2 2007-present: The Saturdays
o 2.3 Solo releases and appearances
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Discography
* 5 Filmography
* 6 References
* 7 External links
Early life
Sandford was born in Upminster, London, United Kingdom to Kevin and Julie Sandford, and has a sister, Victoria Sandford attended her local primary school, and after hours she went to dance school; she later went to stage school in Romford. Sandford previously worked in a bar and had a Saturday job as a salesperson in AllSaints concession in House of Fraser, London.Sandford got a tattoo to pay a tribute to her grandmother. The tattoo saying Sunshine 'n' Showers.Sandford stated that she went through an "emo" phase when she was 15, and she had no idea what she wanted to do as a career
Career
2001-2004: S Club 8
S Club Juniors were formed in 2001 through a reality television show, known as S Club Search The auditions were aired on CBBC. S Club Juniors' appearances was considered a success and consequently 19 Entertainment, the management company that had created S Club 7 and auditioned S Club Juniors, decided they should perform as a support act at all of the venues on the tourThe band released their first single "One Step Closer" where it charted at number two in the UK, selling roughly 52,000 copies in its first week. "Automatic High" was released as the second single from the band's first studio album, where it also debuted at number two. Sandford was the only member of the band to get a solo in every chorus of the song. A third single was released from the album, "New Direction" where, again charted at number two in the UK The Juniors released their debut album Together on 21 October reaching number five in its first week of sale and selling 40,000 copies.Fourth single, "Puppy Love/Sleigh Ride", was released on 9 December 2002. It was at this time in the bands history that Steve "Dafney" Adams declared that Sandford, then 13, had potential.
In early 2003, the Juniors began working on their second studio album, Sundown, and Polydor Records wanted a complete change after high expectations for their debut album; a format with Simon Fuller wanted a massive improvement and there were even plans to remove members after negative reviews But the band released the lead single from the album "Fool No More", where the single debuted at number four. The second single released, the album title track, reached number 13 in the UKA third and final single was released, "Don't Tell Me You're Sorry", which charted at number 11.
The group split in early 2004, but they still went on to I Dream for 19 Entertainment because they had already agreed to do it. Unlike the S Club 7 shows which focused upon the band's fictional exploits, I Dream saw S Club 8 as members of a larger ensemble cast. I Dream revolved around the summer school Avalon Heights, run by Professor Toone played by Christopher Lloydwhere the characters tried to improve on their talents in the performing arts. The show prominently featured songs and dances, with normally two songs per episode.
2007-present: The Saturdays
Sandford performing with The Saturdays
Since 2007, Sandford has been a member of the girl group The Saturdays. The band have enjoyed eight top ten hits, and three top ten album hits.The girl band released their first debut single, "If This Is Love" in July 2008, where it peaked at number 8 in the UKThe band released a second single "Up" where it charted at number five in the UKand later the song enjoyed a certification of Silver in the United Kingdom.In late October 2008, the band released their first studio album, Chasing Lights, where it charted at number nine in the UK, and also achieved a certifications of Platinum by BBIThe band released a third single from the album, "Issues", which also received a silver certificate by the BBI.The Saturdays released a cover of "Just Can't Get Enough" by Depeche Mode; the song debuted at number 2 in the UK, behind Flo Rida's "Right Round". The fifth and final single from the album was "Work", which was the first single by the band to not reach the top 20. The band later went on a tour titled The Work Tour.
n October 2009, the band released a second studio album, Wordshaker, which charted at number nine in United Kingdom and was given a silver certification by the BBI. The first single, "Forever Is Over", charted at number two in the UK. The Saturdays appeared in advertisements for several products including a brand of deodorant, tamponsmobile phones, an operating system, and hair removal productBut in early 2010, the band released a second and final single from their second debut album, "Ego", which charted at number nin Although the song became the second lowest single to chart by the band, it became one of their highest selling singles getting a certification of silver by the BBI.
In summer 2010, the band released their first mini album, their third album overall, Headlines!, charted at number 3 in the UK and number 10 in Ireland. band released their eighth single, "Missing You", which charted at number three in the UK and number six in Ireland. Wiseman confirmed that the second single from the album would be "Higher" Flo Rida beat the group to number one for the second time, the American rapper offered to do a collaboration with the band. It was later confirmed, by the band's official website that Flo Rida had recorded vocals for "Higher"
Solo releases and appearances
In November 2008, along with her other bandmates from The Saturdays, she appeared in the Channel 4 Hollyoaks spin-off Hollyoaks performed the song Issues in the 10 minute BBC drama Myths in January 2009, in the episode 'A Syren's was ranked number 17 in the 2009 and number 4 in the 2010 edition of FHM's Sexiest Women, was voted to have the "best bum" by readers of Zoo Sandford took part in TV series The Door, where she was eliminated first from the show. Boyzone singer Keith Duffy won the show. Sandford is a guest vocalist on Kids in Glass Houses' second album Dirt, appearing on the track "Undercover Lover"
Personal life
Sandford began dating Dougie Poynter from McFly in October after over a year together, the pair split up in March 2010,, split up again in November 2010. After Cheryl Tweedy and Ashley Cole's marriage broke up, The Sun reported that Sandford and Ashley Cole had been having "secret but Sandford later stated, "I haven't even met the man!" and her label expressed views taking legal action towards the tabloid the split with Poynter, Sandford had also been linked to JLS member Aston Merrygold, although Sandford has stated that she and Merrygold are just Frankie Sandford is now dating West Ham footballer Wayne Bridge as of January 2011.
plans to move to Los Angeles, United States in a later stage of her life. stated in an interview with Mail Online, "I like a good time. But I go through stages where I just want to be at home in trackie bottoms. I love being glamorous but I also like putting on my ripped denim shorts, a pair of flat boots and going to a smelly club to see a band."
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Alyson Hannigan Early life pics
Alyson Lee Hannigan born March 24, 1974n is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Willow Rosenberg on the cult classic television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Michelle Flaherty in three American Pie films and Lily Aldrin on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Filmography
* 5 References
* 6 External links
Early life
Hannigan was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Emilie Posner, a real estate agent, and Al Hannigan, a truck drive Hannigan is of Irish descent on her father's side and Jewish on her mother's Her parents divorced a year after her birth and she was raised mostly by her mother in Atlanta citation needed
Career
Although Hannigan had appeared in an industrial film for "Active Parenting" as a baby, as well as having starred in a commercial for the Duncan Hines cookie mix in 1978, it was not until 1985, when she moved to Los Angeles, California, that she formally began her acting career. Living with her mother and attending North Hollywood High School, she successfully auditioned for agents while visiting her father in Santa Barbara. After attending North Hollywood High School, she attended California State University, Northridge
Hannigan's first major film role was in My Stepmother Is an Alien, a science fiction comedy released in 1988; one of her co-stars in the film was actor Seth Green, who would later join her in the regular cast of Buffy as her on-screen boyfriend. Then in 1989, her first regular role on a TV series came when she was cast in the short-lived ABC sitcom Free Spirit.
In 1997, at 23 Hannigan was cast to play Willow Rosenberg, Buffy's best friend, on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer replacing Riff Regan, who played Willow in the unaired 25-minute pilot The show became a success, and Hannigan gained recognition, subsequently appearing in several notable films aimed at teenage audiences, including American Pie, American Pie 2, Boys and Girls, and American Wedding. By the time Buffy had ended in 2003, Hannigan was earning a US$250,000 salary for each episode. She also had a guest spot on the Buffy spin-off, Angel, reprising her role of Willow in a few episodes including most notably "Orpheus", during the fourth season of Angel and the seventh season of Buffy but none after Buffy finished production
In early 2004, Hannigan made her West End debut, starring in a stage adaptation of When Harry Met Sally... at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, opposite Luke Perry
In 2005, Hannigan returned to starring in a regular television series, appearing in the hit comedy, How I Met Your Mother, as Lily, and also playing a recurring guest role on Veronica Mars as Trina Echolls
In February 2006, Hannigan starred as Julia Jones in Date Movie, a parody of romantic comedies. Alyson also was a guest star on the ABC animated sitcom The Goode Family in 2009
Hannigan joined forces with Emily Deschanel, Jaime King, Minka Kelly, and Katharine McPhee in a video slumber party featured on FunnyorDie.com to promote regular breast cancer screenings for the organization Stand Up 2 Cancer
With husband Alexis Denisof
Personal life
Hannigan has dated Ginger Fish of Marilyn Manson She married actor Alexis Denisof who played Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in the Buffy/Angel franchise and also appeared in How I Met Your Mother as Robin's co-anchor Sandy Rivers in the first and sixth season at Two Bunch Palms Resort in Desert Hot Springs, California on October 11, 2003. They bought a house together in Santa Monica, California. Their daughter, Satyana Marie Denisof, was born at home six years later on March 24, 2009, Hannigan's 35th birthday
Hannigan at a celebration of the 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother in January 2010.
Film
Year Film Role Notes
1986 Impure Thoughts Patty Stubbs As Allison Hannigan
1988 My Stepmother Is an Alien Jessie Mills
1991 Switched at Birth Gina Twigg, Age 13–16 TV movie
1995 The Stranger Beside Me Dana TV movie
1996 A Case for Life Iris TV movie
For My Daughter's Honor Kelly TV movie
1998 Dead Man on Campus Lucy
1999 Hayley Wagner, Star Jenna Jakes TV movie
American Pie Michelle Flaherty
2000 Boys and Girls Betty
2001 American Pie 2 Michelle Flaherty
Beyond the City Limits Lexi
2003 American Wedding Michelle Flaherty
2004 Americana Andrea TV movie
2005 In the Game Unknown TV movie
2006 Date Movie Julia Jones
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1989–1990 Free Spirit Jessie Harper Regular 14 episodes
1990 Roseanne Jan Episode: "Like, a New Job"
1993 Almost Home Samantha Episode: "The Dance"
Episode: "Hot Ticket"
1994 Touched by an Angel Cassie Peters Episode: "Cassie's Choice"
1996 Picket Fences Peggy Patterson Episode: "To Forgive Is Devine"
1996 Friends for Life Emma Daniels Unaired TV Pilot
1999–2000 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd Gigi Episode: "All Howls Eve"
Episode: "The Return of Gigi"
2000 The Wild Thornberrys Gerda Episode: "Every Little Bit Alps"
1997–2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Willow Rosenberg Regular 144 episodes
2001–2003 Angel Episode: "Disharmony"
Episode: "There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb"
Episode: "Orpheus"
2004 That '70s Show Suzy Simpson Episode: "Sally Simpson"
Episode: "Won't Get Fooled Again"
King of the Hill Stacey Gibson Episode: "Talking Shop"
2005 Veronica Mars Trina Echolls Episode: "Ruskie Business"
Episode: "Hot Dogs"
Episode: "My Mother, the Fiend"
2009 The Goode Family Michelle Episode: "Graffiti in Greenville"
2005–present How I Met Your Mother Lily Aldrin Regular 114 episodes
2011 The Simpsons Melody Season 22: Episode 11: "Flaming Moe"
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Contents
* 1 Early life
* 2 Career
* 3 Personal life
* 4 Filmography
* 5 References
* 6 External links
Early life
Hannigan was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Emilie Posner, a real estate agent, and Al Hannigan, a truck drive Hannigan is of Irish descent on her father's side and Jewish on her mother's Her parents divorced a year after her birth and she was raised mostly by her mother in Atlanta citation needed
Career
Although Hannigan had appeared in an industrial film for "Active Parenting" as a baby, as well as having starred in a commercial for the Duncan Hines cookie mix in 1978, it was not until 1985, when she moved to Los Angeles, California, that she formally began her acting career. Living with her mother and attending North Hollywood High School, she successfully auditioned for agents while visiting her father in Santa Barbara. After attending North Hollywood High School, she attended California State University, Northridge
Hannigan's first major film role was in My Stepmother Is an Alien, a science fiction comedy released in 1988; one of her co-stars in the film was actor Seth Green, who would later join her in the regular cast of Buffy as her on-screen boyfriend. Then in 1989, her first regular role on a TV series came when she was cast in the short-lived ABC sitcom Free Spirit.
In 1997, at 23 Hannigan was cast to play Willow Rosenberg, Buffy's best friend, on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer replacing Riff Regan, who played Willow in the unaired 25-minute pilot The show became a success, and Hannigan gained recognition, subsequently appearing in several notable films aimed at teenage audiences, including American Pie, American Pie 2, Boys and Girls, and American Wedding. By the time Buffy had ended in 2003, Hannigan was earning a US$250,000 salary for each episode. She also had a guest spot on the Buffy spin-off, Angel, reprising her role of Willow in a few episodes including most notably "Orpheus", during the fourth season of Angel and the seventh season of Buffy but none after Buffy finished production
In early 2004, Hannigan made her West End debut, starring in a stage adaptation of When Harry Met Sally... at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, opposite Luke Perry
In 2005, Hannigan returned to starring in a regular television series, appearing in the hit comedy, How I Met Your Mother, as Lily, and also playing a recurring guest role on Veronica Mars as Trina Echolls
In February 2006, Hannigan starred as Julia Jones in Date Movie, a parody of romantic comedies. Alyson also was a guest star on the ABC animated sitcom The Goode Family in 2009
Hannigan joined forces with Emily Deschanel, Jaime King, Minka Kelly, and Katharine McPhee in a video slumber party featured on FunnyorDie.com to promote regular breast cancer screenings for the organization Stand Up 2 Cancer
With husband Alexis Denisof
Personal life
Hannigan has dated Ginger Fish of Marilyn Manson She married actor Alexis Denisof who played Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in the Buffy/Angel franchise and also appeared in How I Met Your Mother as Robin's co-anchor Sandy Rivers in the first and sixth season at Two Bunch Palms Resort in Desert Hot Springs, California on October 11, 2003. They bought a house together in Santa Monica, California. Their daughter, Satyana Marie Denisof, was born at home six years later on March 24, 2009, Hannigan's 35th birthday
Hannigan at a celebration of the 100th episode of How I Met Your Mother in January 2010.
Film
Year Film Role Notes
1986 Impure Thoughts Patty Stubbs As Allison Hannigan
1988 My Stepmother Is an Alien Jessie Mills
1991 Switched at Birth Gina Twigg, Age 13–16 TV movie
1995 The Stranger Beside Me Dana TV movie
1996 A Case for Life Iris TV movie
For My Daughter's Honor Kelly TV movie
1998 Dead Man on Campus Lucy
1999 Hayley Wagner, Star Jenna Jakes TV movie
American Pie Michelle Flaherty
2000 Boys and Girls Betty
2001 American Pie 2 Michelle Flaherty
Beyond the City Limits Lexi
2003 American Wedding Michelle Flaherty
2004 Americana Andrea TV movie
2005 In the Game Unknown TV movie
2006 Date Movie Julia Jones
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1989–1990 Free Spirit Jessie Harper Regular 14 episodes
1990 Roseanne Jan Episode: "Like, a New Job"
1993 Almost Home Samantha Episode: "The Dance"
Episode: "Hot Ticket"
1994 Touched by an Angel Cassie Peters Episode: "Cassie's Choice"
1996 Picket Fences Peggy Patterson Episode: "To Forgive Is Devine"
1996 Friends for Life Emma Daniels Unaired TV Pilot
1999–2000 100 Deeds for Eddie McDowd Gigi Episode: "All Howls Eve"
Episode: "The Return of Gigi"
2000 The Wild Thornberrys Gerda Episode: "Every Little Bit Alps"
1997–2003 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Willow Rosenberg Regular 144 episodes
2001–2003 Angel Episode: "Disharmony"
Episode: "There's No Place Like Plrtz Glrb"
Episode: "Orpheus"
2004 That '70s Show Suzy Simpson Episode: "Sally Simpson"
Episode: "Won't Get Fooled Again"
King of the Hill Stacey Gibson Episode: "Talking Shop"
2005 Veronica Mars Trina Echolls Episode: "Ruskie Business"
Episode: "Hot Dogs"
Episode: "My Mother, the Fiend"
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